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Peterborough Petes season ends in heartbreaking double overtime loss in Game 6The Peterborough Petes’ season came to an abrupt and heartbreaking end on Saturday night. It was a tough finish for a team that pushed its way back into the playoffs after being in the OHL’s basement last season. Marc Woodhouse has the reaction from the team, and what comes next.SportsApr 7
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UAE is leaving OPEC and what it means for oil pricesThe Strait of Hormuz’s closure has triggered far-reaching disruption of the global energy supply. Today, the United Arab Emirates announced it is leaving OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It is a major blow to the cartel of non-Western oil producers. OPEC coordinates the production and supply of oil to control its price...8 hours
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NHL, NBA playoffs kick-off this weekendIt’s an exciting weekend for sports fans as both the NBA and NHL playoffs begin their respective postseasons. Ben Botelho, from Glory Media, joins Ross Hull to break down the Raptors and Canadian hockey teams’ chances of bringing a championship north of the border.Global News Morning TorontoApr 17
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Why is UAE leaving OPEC and what will it mean for global oil prices?After talks to end the Iran war, in another blow to the global oil markets, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in May. A decades-long partnership has ruptured in the Middle East. Nathaniel Dove reports what we know about the cause and how this could...8 hours
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Oil markets react to U.S.-Iran ceasefireGlobal oil prices retreated from recent highs on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, but as industry experts tell Nivrita Ganguly, Canadians can expect prices at the pump to remain high for some time as supply chains grapple with continued uncertainty.U.S. NewsApr 8
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Cuba-bound Russian oil tanker permitted passage despite Trump’s oil blockadeThe U.S. blockade on Cuba loosened Monday with the arrival of a Russian oil tanker. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to tariff any country sending fuel to the communist-run country, now gripped by severe shortages. But now Trump appears to be backtracking. Touria Izri reports.U.S. NewsMar 30
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Edmonton time capsule from 2000 unveils NHL predictionTime capsules from decades past always seem to reveal predictions that, at times, can be farfetched — whether its living on the moon or teleportation. But one time capsule that was recently opened at an Edmonton school contained one child’s big dream that actually came true. Jasmine King explains.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonApr 10
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for duration of ceasefire as oil prices plungeIran’s foreign minister said on Friday that passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, in line with the ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage of vessels through the strait will be on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation...EconomyApr 17
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Business Matters: Canadian oil patch ready for new dealsCanada’s energy sector could be in for a big year once the war in the Middle East ends, according to a new report from Deloitte. Many feel the conflict in the Middle East has highlighted Canada as a more stable global supplier of energy. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for April 8,...CanadaApr 8
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Oil spill halts TTC service on portion of Line 2The TTC’s CEO is apologizing after a hydraulic fluid leak shut down service on a stretch of Line 2 for much of Tuesday. As Megan King reports, the leak was discovered overnight but the clen-up took nearly 12 hours impacting riders.TrafficApr 7
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Business Matters: Oil prices climb again as U.S. prepares blockadeGlobal oil prices are on the rise once again after the United States said it would blockade Iranian ports beginning Monday. Brent crude has climbed dramatically since the war in the Middle East began in late February. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business Matters for April 13, 2026.CanadaApr 13
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Push for another oil pipelineThere appears to be renewed interest in the creation of another oil pipeline running through British Columbia. But as Ben O’Hara Byrne reports, the provincial government has long been opposed and there are significant obstacles to overcome.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 26
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Blades vs Raiders in all-Saskatchewan WHL eastern conference semi-finalWATCH: Blades play-by-play voice Les Lazaruk highlights the Saskatoon Blades success following their first round series win vs the Edmonton Oil Kings. Lazaruk previews the all-Saskatchewan matchup in the semi-final series vs the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday, April 10 in P.A.SportsApr 9
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Business Matters: Global leaders look for new ways to stabilize oil pricesLeaders around the world continue to search for new ways to stabilize oil and gasoline prices, as the war in Iran disrupts global supply. To ease the burden on consumers, a group of nations have coordinated the release of 400 million barrels of oil into the market. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in...Apr 7
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Raiders head coach highlights team success as they begin WHL semi-final seriesWATCH: Prince Albert Raiders head coach Ryan McDonald highlights the 2025/26 season and heading into Eastern Conference semi-final round two vs the Saskatoon Blades. McDonald is also nominated for WHL coach of the year in his first full season behind the bench.SportsApr 9
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Poilievre calls on Carney to slash gas taxes as oil prices surgeAs oil prices keep rising because of the Iran war, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to suspend federal taxes on gas and diesel. David Akin explains what Poilievre is proposing, and how Carney is responding.Global NationalApr 2
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Russia sees profits surge as oil prices spike amid Iran warAs the world focuses on the war in Iran, Russia is seeing a massive surge in profits. The conflict has caused oil prices to spike, benefiting the Russian economy despite its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Redmond Shannon has the story.WorldApr 4
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Iran war: Rising oil prices put financial pressure on CanadiansOil prices have steadily increased since the start of the Iran war, pushing gas prices to their highest levels in Canada since 2022. Heidi Petracek explains how it’s affecting more than the price at the pumps.Global NationalMar 31
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Cubans protest U.S. oil blockade amid rolling blackouts, expats watch economy unravel with fearHundreds of Cuban women protested on Tuesday against the U.S. embargo implemented by President Donald Trump in a bid to change Cuba’s communist regime. The island nation has felt a profound impact from the energy blockade on its economy, health care system and public transportation.Apr 10
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Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ amid Iran warU.S. President Donald Trump is telling allies who are not helping him in the war on Iran to “get your own oil” as they face oil shortages amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Jackson Proskow reports on what the Trump administration is signalling about the next phase of its war on Iran.Global NationalMar 31